Category: Hiring
H-1B Initial Registration Period Opens March 7
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at noon Eastern on Friday,…
2025 Compliance Checklist: Key HR Practices for Employers
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss key compliance…
Remember California’s Bird Flu State of Emergency Notice Requirements
Both the U.S. President and the California Governor have authority to issue emergency proclamations for areas affected by disasters or other emergencies federally and in…
On-Boarding Activities: Best to Wait for Employee’s First Day of Work
When we start a new employee, their first day is spent completing on-boarding paperwork and trainings. Can we streamline the process by having them do…
Many Steps to Consider When Hiring Out-of-State Remote Worker
I run a business in California and would like to hire someone from a different state to work remotely. What, if any, additional steps should…
FTC Effectively Bans Workplace Non-Compete Agreements
Important Update: As of August 20, 2024, a federal court issued an order blocking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing its nationwide rule banning…
Asking Applicants about Vehicle Ownership May Be Discriminatory
We’ve experienced challenges with employees being unable to come to work due to car troubles. In job interviews, is it OK to ask an applicant…
Los Angeles County’s New Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County’s new fair chance hiring ordinance aims to ensure that individuals with arrest or conviction records are given fair consideration for employment by…
Texas Court Invalidates New NLRB Joint-Employer Rule
Updated August 1, 2024: On July 19, 2024, the NLRB filed a notice with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that it was withdrawing from…
H-1B Visa Opens March 6; New Regs Affect Filing Fees, Selection Process
The H-1B visa allows American employers to temporarily hire highly skilled foreign professionals (a total of 85,000) in occupations that require specialized knowledge that many…
